News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Statement of U.S. Attorney Breon Peace on United States v. Frank James

News Release: “Yesterday was a dark day for all of us. But the bright spots of the incredible heroism of our fellow New Yorkers helping each other in a time of crisis, the quick response by our first responders, and the hard work by all of our law enforcement partners that has been ongoing truly shines bright.


News Release: ALPINE - A Fort Stockton man pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing methamphetamine.


Group Home Owners Convicted in $1 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

A federal jury convicted a Texas husband and wife yesterday for a $1 million Medicare fraud scheme, including violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute.


Self-Described Member of “Boogaloo Bois” Sentenced to Prison for Riot Conviction

A Texas man was sentenced today to 52 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for rioting during the 2020 civil unrest, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


DOI-FWS grant application closes on Oct. 31

Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program - Competitive Funding grant opened on April 13.


Release: PHILADELPHIA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be conducting two recruitment events on April 26 and 27 to hire additional officers to work at Philadelphia International Airport.


Shiprock woman arraigned for assault

 Faith Nicholle Sullivan, 27, of Shiprock, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was arraigned in federal court on April 1 on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.


Bluefield Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offense

A Bluefield man pleaded guilty today to possessing child pornography.


News Release: BOSTON - A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering charges.


EPA seeks public comment on proposed change to cleanup plan for MIDCO I and MIDCO II Superfund sites in Gary, Indiana

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today opened a 30-day public comment period on its proposal for a change to the 1992 cleanup plan for the MIDCO I and MIDCO II Superfund sites at 7400 W 15th Street and 5900 Industrial Highway, respectively, in Gary, Indiana.


Manvel man sent to prison for draining co-workers in investment scheme

A 42-year-old Manvel resident has been ordered to prison following his conviction of wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


President Biden proposes $1.7 billion budget for US Geological Survey

President Joe Biden proposed a $1.7 billion budget in March for the U.S. Geological Survey, according to a recent press release



United States Forfeits Millions in Cryptocurrency Used to Launder Illicit Dark Web Proceeds

In one of the largest cryptocurrency forfeiture actions ever filed by the United States, federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida successfully forfeited approximately $34 million worth of cryptocurrency tied to illegal Dark Web activity.


USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting April 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Tennessee NRCS General Conservation Agreements grant opened on April 13.


News Release: Defendant Faces Up to 32 Years in First Federal Criminal Jury Trial in Pee Dee Region Since Pandemic.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that it has signed its first cooperative agreement under the new Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) with the Colorado Department of Human Services. Colorado is the first state to enter into a cooperative agreement under the program.


FBI Offers Reward After Woman’s Body Found on Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Mona Renee Vallo.On March 9, 2022, passers-by discovered the body of Vallo on U.S.


Philadelphia Man Stopped by State Police on the PA Turnpike Pleads to Heroin Possession Charge

A Philadelphia resident pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K.